Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• [New] The US healthcare IT sector is projected to exceed US$ 390 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered diagnostics, electronic health record consolidation, and precision medicine platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2030 there will be an additional 1.5 million premature deaths per year caused by household pollution from burning wood and dung and through a lack of basic sanitation and healthcare. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
• [New] As AI in healthcare becomes part of everyday clinical practice, healthcare professionals in 2026 are expected to develop a new set of practical, non-technical AI skills. Oxford Home Study College
• [New] In Pakistan the healthcare system is reliant on out-of-pocket expenses to cover payment gaps, which will contribute to poor medication adherence. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Healthcare AI in 2026 is neither the transformative revolution that optimistic commentators have been predicting for a decade nor the overhyped disappointment that sceptics have been warning about. Vishleshan AI Solutions
• [New] With the global population over 60 expected to double by 2050, AI-driven preventive health measures could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems while improving quality of life. Briefs Finance
• [New] AI will dramatically change healthcare by 2030. Briefs Finance
• [New] As countries compete for talent, capital, and globally connected residents, the quality and affordability of private healthcare will become an ever more powerful determinant of mobility flows. Henley & Partners
• [New] Dropping the adult obesity rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the current 39% to 29% by 2030 would spark massive improvements across health, education, and national productivity. Consultancy Middle East
• [New] A recent Deloitte 2026 Global Health Care Outlook survey highlights that 64% of health system executives believe AI will be the primary driver for cost reduction through automated workflows in the coming year. Zymr
• [New] In 2026, the retail, banking, and healthcare sectors are projected to save €11 billion annually in operational costs. Watermelon
• [New] The Middle East's healthcare insurance sector in 2026 will likely see sustained growth driven by increasing demand for comprehensive tech-enabled plans, rising healthcare costs, and growing chronic diseases. The Lime Street Guide
• [New] The three-day conference aims to develop a roadmap for a mentally healthy nation and share innovative, evidence-based interventions that will shape Kenya's future mental health agenda. The Star
• [New] Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals is the fastest growing End-use Industry segment, expected to achieve a CAGR of approximately 11.5% during 2026-2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] One of the biggest shifts by 2026 will be artificial intelligence (AI) being deeply embedded in learning platforms. TheTuitionE - Online Private Tuition - Dubai
• [New] Exposure to chemotherapy drugs carries health risks ranging from rashes to organ damage. ST
• [New] OpenAI said that it will not use connected health data to train its foundation models or serve ads. theregister
• [New] Fear of seeking healthcare support among married Chinese elderly with arthritis negatively impacts self-care and medication adherence. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Health NZ is investing $300m of its own budget to help deliver the first three years of the Health Digital Investment Plan, which will replace ageing devices, modernise radiology systems and upgrade core IT platforms. RNZ

Last updated: 09 August 2026